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Chamberlain's 120-year history and dedicated staff provide the foundation for a quality nursing education. In fact, Chamberlain is one of the few schools with both NLNAC and CCNE accreditation.*

RN to BSN Program

If you're a RN looking to advance, you can now earn your BSN in as few as three semesters at Chamberlain College of Nursing. RN to BSN classes are flexible in eight-week online sessions, with no on-site clinical requirements. Generous transfer credits, tuition reimbursement and financial aid may also be available for those who qualify.

*Chamberlain College of Nursing is accredited by The Higher Learning Commission of the North Central Association www.ncahlc.org, one of the six regional agencies that accredit U.S. colleges and universities at the institutional level. The bachelor of science in nursing degree program at the Columbus and St. Louis campuses are accredited by the National League for Nursing Accrediting Commission (NLNAC). The bachelor of science in nursing degree program at the Addison, Columbus, Phoenix and St. Louis campuses is accredited by the Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education (CCNE). Accreditation provides assurance to the public and to prospective students that standards of quality have been met. Program availability varies by location.

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Careers: Registered Nurse

Job Description:

Registered nurses, or RNs, treat and advise patients about health conditions. They typically record the medical histories of patients, take note of their symptoms, perform tests and interpret their results, dispense medicine and observe patients. Registered nurses can find work in a hospital, private practice, outpatient facility and immunization clinics.

RNs can also choose their specialty by age, providing care to only newborns, children, adults or senior citizens. Additionally, they can focus on a type of disease or condition, such as cancer, AIDS, diabetes, addictions and traumatic injuries. The best skills to possess in this field are an interest in science and health care, patience, people skills and a high tolerance for stressful situations.

Education:

Registered nurses with a bachelor’s of science degree in nursing tend to fare the best in the job search but an associate degree or diploma from a nursing school are also acceptable. No matter what degree is attained, a license is needed before a registered nurse can legally work, which can be obtained after passing a national licensing test called the NCLEX-RN. Any advanced position in the nursing industry requires a master’s degree, which takes about two years to complete.

Compensation:

Recent graduates can make $45,266 per year, while those with over 20 years of experience are likely to make $58,727. The median annual salary is $52,

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